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Meet Kirsten: An American Girl
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Kirsten, a young Swedish immigrant, adjusts to life in America in the 1850s. She learns about friendship, family, and perseverance.
Kirsten Larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up on the Minnesota prairie in 1854. Kirsten's stories begin with her long, dangerous voyage with her family from Sweden to America. At ... (Goodreads)
Meet Felicity: An American Girl
by Valerie Tripp
Felicity, a young girl living in colonial America, navigates the challenges of growing up during the Revolutionary War.
Felicity falls in love with a beautiful horse named Penny. When she discovers that the owner is cruel, she is determined to find a way to save Penny. ... (Barnes & Noble)
1225 Christmas Tree Lane
by Debbie Macomber
A heartwarming Christmas story about the residents of Cedar Cove and their holiday celebrations.
The people of Cedar Cove know how to celebrate Christmas. Like Grace and Olivia and everyone else, Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. Her small Christmas-tree farm is ... (Goodreads)
The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
by Stan Berenstain
A lesson in manners and politeness, as the Berenstain Bears learn the importance of courtesy.
"When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan–a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented ... (Goodreads)
Tuesdays at the Castle
by Jessica Day George
Castle Glower is a magical castle that changes its rooms and adds secret passages every Tuesday. Princess Celie must use the castle's magic to save her family.
Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will ... (Goodreads)
Ramona the Brave
by Beverly Cleary
A young girl's adventures as she learns to navigate school and family life.
Ramona Quimby has spent most of the summer with her friend Howie Kemp , pounding old bricks into dust in a game called Brick Factory. Brick Factory makes Ramona feel powerful, something that doesn't ... (Wikipedia)
Ramona Forever
by Beverly Cleary
Ramona Quimby is growing up and facing new challenges, including a new baby sister and her father losing his job.
Ramona is growing up. The book takes place some months after the events of, Ramona Quimby, Age 8, . She and Beezus manage to convince their parents to let them stay home alone together after school ... (Wikipedia)
The Five Chinese Brothers
by Claire Huchet Bishop
Five brothers use their special powers to outsmart an emperor and save their family from execution.
In the Imperial China of the Qing dynasty , there are five brothers who "all looked exactly alike." They each possess a special talent: one can swallow the sea, one has an unbreakable iron neck, one ... (Wikipedia)
Dear Mr. Henshaw
by Beverly Cleary
A young boy writes letters to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, and learns about himself and the world around him.
Every school year, Leigh Botts writes a letter to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. In the 6th grade, Leigh's class has an assignment to write letters to their favorite authors. Leigh includes all ... (Wikipedia)
Just for You
by Mercer Mayer
A tale of a young girl's journey to self-confidence and self-acceptance.
Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries, both parents ... (Goodreads)
These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901
by Nancy E. Turner
A young woman's struggle for independence, chronicles her journey through the American Southwest.
“Belongs on your must-read list. This novel is a gem.” — Omaha World-Herald Nancy E. Turner's unforgettable, These Is My Words, melds the sweeping adventures and dramatic landscapes of, Lonesome ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Summer of the Swans
by Betsy Byars
A young girl searches for her missing brother while navigating the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics.
Sometimes you don't know what you love—until you almost lose it. Sara's fourteenth summer was turning out to be the most confusing time of her life. Up until then, things had flowed smoothly, like ... (Goodreads)
Witches of East End
by Melissa de la Cruz
A family of witches in a small town must keep their powers hidden while battling dark forces and uncovering family secrets.
From the author of the highly addictive and bestselling Blue Bloods series, with almost 3 million copies sold, comes a new novel, Melissa de la Cruz's first for adults, featuring a family of ... (Goodreads)
Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
by Jennifer Donnelly
Belle is trapped in a book and must navigate its dangerous world to save the Beast. But at what cost?
Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast's castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon, Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else ... (Barnes & Noble)
Anne of the Island
by L.M. Montgomery
A young woman's journey of self-discovery as she transitions into adulthood, away from home.
Anne leaves Green Gables and her work as a teacher in Avonlea to pursue her original dream (which she gave up in, Anne of Green Gables, ) of taking further education at Redmond College in Nova ... (Wikipedia)
The Storybook of Legends
by Shannon Hale
Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, must decide whether to follow her destiny or rewrite her own story at Ever After High.
At Ever After High, an enchanting boarding school, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites, Prince Charmings and Evil ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
by Robert C. O'Brien
A mouse's quest for survival and freedom, aided by the extraordinary intelligence of laboratory rats.
Mrs. Frisby is the head of a family of field mice. Her son Timothy is ill with pneumonia just as the farmer Mr. Fitzgibbon begins preparation for spring plowing in the garden where the Frisby family ... (Wikipedia)
Rascal
by Sterling North
A boy and his pet raccoon, Rascal, have adventures in the woods and learn about life and loss.
Subtitled "a memoir of a better era", North's book is about being young and having a pet raccoon. Rascal chronicles young Sterling's loving yet distant relationship with his father, dreamer David ... (Wikipedia)
Dashing Through the Snow
by Debbie Macomber
Two strangers, Ashley and Dash, embark on a road trip from San Francisco to Seattle during Christmas, facing unexpected adventures and falling in love.
Savor the magic of the season with #1, New York Times, bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas novel, filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure. ... (Goodreads)
The Night the Lights Went Out
by Karen White
A woman moves to a small town and uncovers dark secrets about her new home and the people in it.
15 hours, 19 minutes From the, New York Times, bestselling author of the Tradd Street series comes a stunning new novel about a young single mother who discovers that the nature of friendship is ... (Goodreads)
The Magic Thief
by Sarah Prineas
A young thief named Conn unexpectedly becomes an apprentice to a wizard and must use his skills to save the city from dark magic.
In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the ... (Goodreads)
Royal Blood
by Rhys Bowen
Lady Georgiana Rannoch, 34th in line to the British throne, solves mysteries while navigating high society in 1930s England.
Penniless and thirty-fourth in line to the throne, Lady Georgiana Rannoch finds herself in a truly draining state of affairs. To escape her hateful sister-in-law, Georgie accepts an invitation from ... (Goodreads)
The Twelve Clues of Christmas
by Rhys Bowen
Lady Georgiana Rannoch is invited to a country estate for Christmas, but when accidents start happening, she must solve the mystery before it's too late.
In the sixth mystery in the, New York Times, bestselling Royal Spyness series, Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year—before a Christmas killer wrings another neck… Scotland, 1933 ... (Barnes & Noble)
Beyond the Kingdoms
by Chris Colfer
Fourth book in the Land of Stories series, where the fairy tale characters must save the world of stories and the real world from destruction.
Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and ... (Goodreads)
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street
by Jeanne Birdsall
A family of four sisters and their adventures of discovering the joys of summer.
With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for ... (Goodreads)
Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
A literal-minded housekeeper takes instructions too literally, leading to humorous misunderstandings and chaos.
From dressing the chicken to dusting the furniture, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her. ...But somehow things never turn out quite right. ... (Goodreads)
DragonSpell
by Donita K. Paul
Fantasy adventure of a young man who discovers his true destiny and must battle an evil dragon.
One Dragon Egg Holds the Key to the Future. Once a slave, Kale is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to Paladin. Yet this young girl has much to learn about the difference between ... (Goodreads)
Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
by Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's adventures continue as she tries to navigate the social hierarchy of middle school and plan the ultimate party.
It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Recipe for disaster: 4 parties. Add 2 friends and 1 crush. Divide by 1 mean girl out to RUIN Nikki. Mix well, put fingers over ... (Goodreads)
Troilus and Cressida
by William Shakespeare
A tragic love story set during the Trojan War, where the lovers' relationship is tested by the politics and betrayals of war.
Troilus and Cressida is set during the later years of the Trojan War , faithfully following the plotline of the, Iliad, from Achilles ' refusal to participate in battle, to Hector 's death. ... (Wikipedia)
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
by Mo Willems
A young pigeon tries to stay up late, despite the protests of his caretaker.
PreSchool-Grade 2-The star of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Hyperion, 2003) returns in another irresistible tale. Hurrying away to brush his teeth, the pajama-clad bus driver implores readers ... (Goodreads)
